Hmmm so I am the Hungry Reader. The one who reads. The one who is constantly reading or wanting to read constantly. This blog is all about the books I have read, the ones that I am reading and gems that I plan to read in the future or whenever it arrives.

387 Short Stories: Day 14: Story 14: The Portrait of a Lady by Khushwant Singh

Title: The Portrait of a Lady
Author: Khushwant Singh
Taken from the Collection: The Mark of Vishnu and Other Stories

“The Portrait of a Lady” by Khushwant Singh was my read for the day. Now I know what everyone thinks of Mr. Singh and his writing, however I would beg to differ. To a very large extent, he just says it how it is and several writers do that too. I also don’t think that there is an age to stop talking about sex. It is purely hypocritical of some people if they think this way and behave in another. Anyway, coming back to today’s story.

“The Portrait of a Lady” is a story of a grandmother – it is the portrait of a grandmother, and the relationship she shares with her grandson – from the time he is with her in the village to the time she is with him in the city and thereon. The story to a large extent also felt autobiographical and perhaps could be as well. I loved the story. The sentiment and the way Singh describes the bond in merely five pages, gave me more insight into his writing and how powerful it can be. A short story that will touch your heart.